A 10-year-old boy has been apprehended by residents of the Ola Oba community in Sabo, Oyo State, for allegedly breaking into homes and stealing valuables
The incident was captured in a viral video circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In the footage, the boy’s face was shown as he demonstrated how he gained access to a resident’s room.
Following instructions, he climbed the wall and entered the building through the ceiling, leaving onlookers in shock.
Many residents expressed disbelief at the boy’s ability to pull off such an act. As the video spread online, social media users flooded the comment section with their reactions.
See some reactions below:
@efeoghene4god: “He needs help and good counsellings. Posting this is unnecessary and will jot solve the problem.”
@abi4u2011: “He will not get much to steal here. He’s just a poor boy, please 🙏🏾 just let him go.”
@OfficialNificon: “This is very sad though If this boy was to be in school I’m sure he won’t be doing this, The saying.”
@changuy_: “He’s been thought and schooled by an older person. Probably his boss.”
@SonofPaAyodeji: “There no reason for capturing this small boy if at all you want to post at least you could have blurred his face. Yes he commuted a crime which cane and counseling can correct one last thing hunger is the reason a child.”
@emmlayi: “Hmmmmmm, at 10years , what will become of such persons at 18 or 20? Believe me if he’s in the north he Will be carrying AK47.”
WATCH VIDEO:
A 10-year-old boy has been apprehended by residents of the Ola Oba community in Sabo, Oyo State, for allegedly breaking into homes and stealing valuables pic.twitter.com/aC1mmcdKV6
— Star Potter (@Starpotternews) February 19, 2025
